Tillandsia tricholepis is a plant species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.
Tillandsia tricholepis is generally resistant to disease and usually not prone to illnesses. However, it can develop rot if it does not receive adequate ventilation. The plant's care level is considered medium, as it needs frequent misting to raise humidity and a small amount of fertilizer added to its water. Tillandsia tricholepis is best suited for growers with some experience, because prolonged incorrect care can be fatal to the plant even when problems are not immediately obvious.
How to keep Tillandsia Tricholepis.
Light
Tillandsia tricholepis comes from habitats such as forest understories that provide natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun if necessary.
Temperature
Tillandsia tricholepis grows best in warm conditions. If temperatures fall too low, growth may stop or the plant can suffer frost damage. It tolerates high heat and humidity well and needs a steady level of moisture in its surroundings. However, very high temperatures and humidity can raise the risk of fungal infections. In dry settings, regular watering and misting are needed to keep the air humid enough. The plant is sensitive to abrupt temperature changes, so maintaining fairly stable temperatures is important.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Tillandsia
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Mature Spread
- 3 cm to 5 cm
- Leaf Color
- Gray, Light Gray
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Lavender
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Brazil, Bolivia
Other names.
